Use our Louver Router Bits to create your own shutter louvers in 2-1/2" or 3-1/2" widths. The louvers interface seamless with other elements of the Rockler Shutter System. The included ball-bearing guide runs along the middle of the shutter slat—just rout one side, then turn the slat around to rout the other side. 1/2" shanks ensure a smooth chatter-free cut.

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First time I ever used a router table and used this bit to make 30 10" louvers from 4 foot poplar boards. Shipping was quick. Note my louvers came out a quarter inch shorter in width than the original 2'5" stock but I'm not sure if that is normal or my set up was off, like I said it was my first time using a router table. Be nice if they included a diagram showing how to set the bit for us rookies.

Makes your own louvers in any length (and timber) you desire. Im in Australia so shipping pre-milled louvers is not cost effective<br /><br />I wish rocker made a bit that did top AND bottom in the one pass, it would mean only two passes on the table rather than 4, but its still a good bit.

Makes your own louvers in any length (and timber) you desire. Im in Australia so shipping pre-milled louvers is not cost effective<br /><br />I wish rocker made a bit that did top AND bottom in the one pass, it would mean only two passes on the table rather than 4, but its still a good bit.

Hello there, i have a router Bosch bovenfrees POF 1200 AE 1200W my question is this rockler diameter gonna be fit or not i think my router 8mm.pls let me to know it i wanna order but no idea about that.

BEST ANSWER:I used this bit on louvers that are 3" wide and it worked fine. It seems the wider the louver the flatter the finished profile is in the middle. I don't know if you have used this bit yet, and I am sure you already are careful with your router. I used this on maple on a router table and a couple of the louvers chipped out enough that I had to remake them. Also, given the length of the bit it can pop the wood out if you try to take too much off at once. It is hard to use a featherboard to hold the piece once the rounded profile is cut on the opposite from where you are working.

BEST ANSWER:I used this bit on louvers that are 3" wide and it worked fine. It seems the wider the louver the flatter the finished profile is in the middle. I don't know if you have used this bit yet, and I am sure you already are careful with your router. I used this on maple on a router table and a couple of the louvers chipped out enough that I had to remake them. Also, given the length of the bit it can pop the wood out if you try to take too much off at once. It is hard to use a featherboard to hold the piece once the rounded profile is cut on the opposite from where you are working.

It shapes the louver from your own squared stock. You start by creating squared stock of the width of the louver, in this case any length by 1/4" thick and 2.5" wide. At the router table, four passes shapes the squared stock into a 2.5 inch louver. Rocker has free plans and instructions that explain it clearly. Their system is surprisingly easy and the final result looks great. Of all my woodworking projects, these have been the family favorite. I used the 3.5" shutters in solid cherry.

BEST ANSWER:All louvers should be 3/8 no matter width. The radius opposite the bearing determines thickness. i ran these on a table router and ran more than 600 louvers or 2400 passes. it will require some finish sanding and i recommend setting up some feather boards to avoid snipe. I ended up putting a spacer on the out-feed fence to keep the part vertical on the last 2 passes. This bit works well.

BEST ANSWER:All louvers should be 3/8 no matter width. The radius opposite the bearing determines thickness. i ran these on a table router and ran more than 600 louvers or 2400 passes. it will require some finish sanding and i recommend setting up some feather boards to avoid snipe. I ended up putting a spacer on the out-feed fence to keep the part vertical on the last 2 passes. This bit works well.

Would this bit be okay for 1/4" stock? I'm not making shutters, but would like something to round off and taper the leading and trailing edges of high power rocket fins (1/4" birch plywood). This would be great to "airfoil" rocket fins.

BEST ANSWER:You could create a simple guide jig that would limit the amount of the bit that contacts the wood. Coupled with a 2 level feather board to maintain the board flat against the guide, it should work perfectly.

BEST ANSWER:You could create a simple guide jig that would limit the amount of the bit that contacts the wood. Coupled with a 2 level feather board to maintain the board flat against the guide, it should work perfectly.

Thank you Darrol for your response. The control arm I am interested in is a thin flat metal strip snot 20mm wide, fixed to each louvre so that when you move one they all move and there is no unsightly stick in the middle of the shutter. Rockler sponsered a video on Utube which is where I found out about it. I do not like the sound of rods, and would prefer not to use metal, but I have not found a way to control the shutters that is not unsightly. I plan to start making them in a week of two and will experiment. Thanks again and Happy Woodworking.

Thank you Darrol for your response. The control arm I am interested in is a thin flat metal strip snot 20mm wide, fixed to each louvre so that when you move one they all move and there is no unsightly stick in the middle of the shutter. Rockler sponsered a video on Utube which is where I found out about it. I do not like the sound of rods, and would prefer not to use metal, but I have not found a way to control the shutters that is not unsightly. I plan to start making them in a week of two and will experiment. Thanks again and Happy Woodworking.

BEST ANSWER:Well not really they don't. Not in basswood at least but u don't have to use basswood. They do sell the shutter louvers already routed in basswood ... this is what I do. If u want to do the routing urself then u will have to buy 3/8" stock (1/4" actual dimension) or 1/2" stock (3/8" actual dimension) depending upon the width of the louvers u are making.

BEST ANSWER:Well not really they don't. Not in basswood at least but u don't have to use basswood. They do sell the shutter louvers already routed in basswood ... this is what I do. If u want to do the routing urself then u will have to buy 3/8" stock (1/4" actual dimension) or 1/2" stock (3/8" actual dimension) depending upon the width of the louvers u are making.

BEST ANSWER:No. Once you establish the correct height for the bit, you leave it there for the duration. I was really impressed with how well the system worked and how beautiful the shutters turned out. I made mine out of solid cherry and they look great. My wife's favorite wood project ever.

BEST ANSWER:No. Once you establish the correct height for the bit, you leave it there for the duration. I was really impressed with how well the system worked and how beautiful the shutters turned out. I made mine out of solid cherry and they look great. My wife's favorite wood project ever.

No adjustment is necessary. I did end up putting a spacer on the out-feed fence at the bottom to insure the part stayed vertical. i also recommend feather boards. I set them higher so they were in the middle of the louver. This did help quite a bit.

BEST ANSWER:The Shutter Bit offered with Rockler is is a good quality bit and should last you in excess of 30 or so hours of constant use with soft woods and a bit less for some hardwoods. If you are making 1 or 2 households shutters you may want to order a spare bit in case you run into some issues. If you are doing production work, you will need to set up your moulder knife to do more "production" type of volumes. I hope that this helps.

BEST ANSWER:The Shutter Bit offered with Rockler is is a good quality bit and should last you in excess of 30 or so hours of constant use with soft woods and a bit less for some hardwoods. If you are making 1 or 2 households shutters you may want to order a spare bit in case you run into some issues. If you are doing production work, you will need to set up your moulder knife to do more "production" type of volumes. I hope that this helps.

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